Well, I would say maybe take small steps to getting out of bed I guess. Maybe you can get up for at least an hour and go sit outside on the porch (weather permitting) or maybe just go to the living room and read a book or watch TV in an upright position. How long has this been going on for you?

Thankfully for me, I have never entertained the thought of staying in bed. I make myself get up daily, shower, get dressed and go outside for at least a little while.

I went to work this morning and than came home and got in bed at about 2:00. I really haven't left the bed since and really don't feel like it.

Ohhh OK so you do get out and stuff...ok that's good then.

Well, maybe when you get home from work you can maybe sit up instead of head for the bed? Maybe get online while you sit in a chair or something (I assume you have a laptop if you are in the bed). I guess I'm not one that can give good advice here since I have not been in the same situation.

Don't get your self wrong though your advice is helpful !!!!!!!!!

it's ok to retire to bed early every once in awhile, but when it becomes part of your routine, its defiantely a sign that your depresion has reared it's ugly head. how about making an appt to see the doc to discuss how you feel? how about going for a walk with your hubby?

i'm here if you want to talk about it bear. hugs xxxxx

I have those days when i just dont wanna get up. I need to tho. Hubby wakes me at bout 6:45. Last kids leaves at 8:30. I finish watching ER, log on puter & by 10-11 im ready for a nap.
I know hubby is mad right now cuz he just got home & is in doing the dishes. I NEED the UMPH to get my ass up & going. Do some housework. Its hard, it really is.

hugs
Cathy

Hugs to you panicbear. I went thru exactly the same thing. When I was at my worst, I would only get out of bed to visit the loo. That went on for a few days. Not so good for you though.

I agree with Kaino - just get out of bed for a short while at a time, even if it's to watch a tv show or read. Each time you're up is a small achievement. Try going for a short walk, even if it's just around the block. I know you won't probably feel like it, but try and force yourself to. And check in with your doctor - if you're not on medication, you may need to look at it to help get you over the hurdle.

All the best!

Thanks everyone for your helpful advice. I did get up to eat dinner and tried my best to watch TV I watched an entire 1 hr show. When all I really wanted to do was go right back to bed. We have some family staying with us right now, they have been gone allday so they didn't realize that I was in bed all day so I was trying my best to act like nothing was wrong. Which I think I pulled it off. But after the show was over I went right back to bed. I was even starting to feel better now I feel like cramp all over again. What am I going to do !!!!!!